“Most women find it hard to believe that fats, oils, creams, and ointments applied to the skin are absorbed and interfere with weight reduction by HCG just as if they had been eaten. This almost incredible sensitivity to even such very minor increases in nutritional intake is a peculiar feature of the HCG method.” – Dr. ATW Simeons
As you begin losing weight your body with begin to crave fat, it will search high and low for it to consume for energy via Ketosis. During this time it is important to make sure that you are not consuming or adding any fats into your body so that your own fat reserves can be depleted with the maximum effectiveness.
This means cutting out any “hidden” fat and oils that may be absorbed through your skin from products like lotion, makeup, deodorant and the like. The following is a list of products approved to be used on the HCG Diet.
Cosmetics
Any Oil-free base / foundation lines
Bare Essentials
Max Factor
Pancake Raw
Mineral Based Makeup
Deodorants
Baking Soda
Crystalux Crystal Deodorant
Crystal Deodorant Stick
Thai Deodorant Stick
Face Soaps / Make -up Removers
Arbonne – All Botanical Based Skin Care
Neutrogena Oil Free Cream Cleanser
Witch Hazel
Skin / Lip Moisturizers
Alba Oil Free Facial Moisturizer
Aloe Vera 100% Gel Baby Oil (basically mineral oil)
Coconut Oil (cold pressed, not expeller pressed)
Corn Huskers Lotion
Curel Continuous Comfort, Fragrance Free
Fiji Organic Virgin Coconut Oil for Body, Massage and Hair
Kiss My Face Oil-Free Moisturizer
Mineral Oil
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Lotion
St. Ives Vanilla Lotion
Shampoos / Conditioners
Aubrey Organics
Fiji Organic Virgin Coconut Oil for Body, Massage and Hair
Life Extension
Magik Botanicals Oil Free Shampoo and Conditioner
Mastey Products
Natures Gate Alovera
Soap
Baking Soda
Dial
Ivory
Jason’s
Zest
Sunscreen Oil Free
Aveeno Sunscreen
Clarins Oil Free Sun Care Spray SPF 15
Copportone Oil Free Sun Block for Faces SPF 30
Copportone Oil Free Sun Block Lotion
Ocean Potion Sport Xtreme Sun Block Water and Sweat
Sport Xtreme Sun Block
Thomas Roth Ultra Lite Oil Free sun products
Zia Sunscreen SPF 15
Toothpaste
Baking Soda
Spry Toothpaste
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste
These products are safe to use while on the diet. Be sure to check all product labels for any hidden oil or sugars. With a little extra effort in the aisle you can find products that are safe to use, take the time it will pay off at the scale. Remember, your skin is the largest organ of your body and whatever you put on it will absorb into your body.
